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Cash for cars in Ohio

From the biggest cities to the smallest towns in Ohio, we buy cars in any condition and tow them for free.

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Selling a car in Ohio: the paperwork

Ohio rules for private sellers
Ohio seller rules at a glanceWhat applies
Notarized title signatureRequired
License platesSeller removes and keeps them
Duplicate titleBMV 3774; $18 ($23 in some counties)
Junk without a titleTitle required

Title questions, duplicate titles and release of liability forms are handled by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Compare these rules with other states on our seller rules by state page. After the sale, cancel your insurance once the car is gone. Our after-sale checklist covers each step.

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Where we pick up in Ohio

We buy cars in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron and Dayton, and in every other town in Ohio a tow truck can reach. Pickup is free wherever the car is, from a city driveway to a farm lot, and you're paid before it's loaded.

How it works in Ohio

  1. Get your offer

    Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.

  2. Pick a pickup time

    Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Ohio, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Cities we serve in Ohio

Local pickup details for these cities are below. We buy everywhere else in Ohio too, from the suburbs to the smallest towns.

Ohio car selling questions

Do I need a title to sell my car in Ohio?

For a titled vehicle, yes: the title is how ownership passes to the buyer. To replace a lost Ohio title, apply to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) with BMV 3774. The fee is $18 ($23 in some counties).

Can I junk a car without a title in Ohio?

No. Ohio statutes require the title: owners surrender it when a vehicle is dismantled or destroyed (ORC 4505.11(A)); scrap processors mark the owner's title 'TO BE CANCELED' and send it to the clerk (ORC 4738.16). To replace a lost Ohio title, apply to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) with BMV 3774. The fee is $18 ($23 in some counties).

Does the title need to be notarized in Ohio?

Yes. Ohio requires the seller's signature on the title to be notarized, so plan a stop at a bank, shipping store or mobile notary before pickup. Sign the seller section exactly as your name appears on the front of the title.

Do I keep my license plates when I sell a car in Ohio?

In Ohio, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Seller must remove plates at sale and may transfer them to another vehicle within 30 days.

Is pickup really free everywhere in Ohio?

Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Ohio a tow truck can reach, and nothing is deducted from your offer for it.

Sources

Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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